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H.D. Deve Gowda's Political Tenure Set to Conclude Amid BJP Nomination
Former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda could be coming to end of stint in public office on June 25
The Hindu
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Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda will conclude his political career on June 25 as his Rajya Sabha term ends. The BJP has nominated M. Nagaraja instead, leaving Gowda without a seat despite speculation of his nomination due to his influence in Karnataka politics.
- 01H.D. Deve Gowda's tenure as a Rajya Sabha member ends on June 25, marking the conclusion of his six-decade political career.
- 02The BJP nominated M. Nagaraja, an OBC leader, instead of Gowda, despite expectations of his nomination due to his political stature.
- 03Gowda has been a significant figure in Karnataka politics, serving multiple terms in various legislative bodies and as Prime Minister.
- 04The Congress criticized the BJP's decision as a humiliation for the JD(S), highlighting past support for Gowda.
- 05JD(S) sources downplayed the significance of the BJP's nomination decision, asserting their alliance remains strong despite Congress's criticisms.
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H.D. Deve Gowda, the former Prime Minister of India and leader of the Janata Dal (Secular), is set to retire from public office on June 25 when his Rajya Sabha term concludes. The BJP has opted to nominate M. Nagaraja, an OBC leader, in his place, a decision that has sparked controversy and disappointment among JD(S) supporters. Despite hopes for Gowda's nomination, the BJP State unit insisted on selecting one of its own members, leaving the JD(S) without representation in the Rajya Sabha. Gowda's political career spans over six decades, during which he has held multiple significant positions, including serving as Karnataka's Chief Minister and India's Prime Minister. The Congress party has labeled the BJP's decision as a humiliation for the JD(S), while JD(S) sources have dismissed these criticisms, asserting that their alliance with the BJP remains intact. Gowda has expressed his intention to remain active in politics, even as he faces the end of his current term.
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The retirement of H.D. Deve Gowda from the Rajya Sabha could affect the political dynamics in Karnataka, particularly among the Vokkaliga community.
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